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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,477.89, 48,959.88 and 19,562.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,477.89, 48,959.88 and 19,562.91 is: 26,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,477.89 : 48,959.88 = 19,562.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,477.89/48,959.88 = 19,562.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,477.89x = 48,959.88 × 19,562.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,477.89x = 957,797,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,797,726.05/35,477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.03

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